Director, Sales - Helicopters at Skyryse

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aviation, HelicoptersIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Aerospace, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred
10+ years of sales experience in the aerospace and rotorcraft sector
FAA licensed helicopter and/or fixed wing pilot
Demonstrated ability to close high-value deals and manage complex sales cycles
Strong understanding of the aviation market, governmental regulations, and aircraft sales processes
Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Willingness to travel domestically as required
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of FAA regulations, SMS, and aviation safety best practices
Commercially rated helicopter and/or fixed wing pilot

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sales strategies for helicopter sales and deliveries, to both operators and individual owners, to achieve revenue targets
Manage and grow relationships with industry partners, commercial operators, fleet and private owners
Lead a sales team, including setting goals, monitoring performance, and providing coaching and mentoring
Identify new business opportunities in domestic and international markets, including fleet sales, long-term contracts, and private owners
Collaborate with marketing, engineering, and program management to support proposals, RFPs, and customer presentations
Maintain knowledge of industry trends, competitor offerings, and regulatory developments to inform strategy
Develop and track sales forecasts, pipelines, and KPIs to provide leadership with actionable insights
Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to promote brand and products
Lead demonstrations, both aircraft and simulator, for investors or potential clients

Skills

Sales Strategy

Revenue Growth

Customer Relationship Management

Sales Leadership

Team Management

Business Development

Strategic Partnerships

Sales Forecasting

Pipeline Management

KPIs

RFPs

Customer Presentations

Industry Trends Analysis

Skyryse

Simplifies aircraft control and enhances safety

About Skyryse

Skyryse creates technology to improve safety and ease of flying. Their main product, Skyryse One, uses a system called SkyOS, which simplifies aircraft control with smart actuators and a touchscreen interface. This design reduces potential failure points and automates safety maneuvers, making flying more intuitive for pilots. The company aims to lower the number of small aircraft accidents and make aviation more accessible.

Hawthorne, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$251MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, AerospaceIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Flexible PTO plan

Valuable stock option plan

Great health plans

401(k)

Catered lunches

Commuter benefits

Risks

Potential FAA certification delays could impact Skyryse One's commercialization timeline.

International market entry may face regulatory challenges and geopolitical tensions.

Increased operational costs from facility expansion could affect financial stability.

Differentiation

Skyryse's FlightOS offers a universal interface for both rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft.

Skyryse One replaces complex mechanical components with smart actuators, enhancing safety and reliability.

SkyOS enables intuitive touchscreen control, reducing pilot fatigue and complexity.

Upsides

Skyryse's partnership with ACE expands SkyOS to the global Black Hawk helicopter market.

FAA certification focus may accelerate Skyryse One's market entry and commercialization.

Skyryse's new facilities in California support growth and system development.

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